| 单词 | astute |
| 释义 | astute (əstjuːt , US əstuːt ) adjective If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behaviour and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage. She was politically astute. He made a series of astute business decisions. Synonyms: intelligent, politic, bright, sharp astutely adverb [ADVERB with verb] It soon became clear that they had chosen astutely. astuteness uncountable noun With characteristic astuteness, he spoke separately to all those involved. Synonyms: intelligence, knowledge, insight, cunning Collocations: astute businessman The former ents officer at university has always been an astute businessman as well as a brilliant writer and comic. Times, Sunday Times (2014) An astute businessman looking to invest in a football club had to notice the opportunity presented. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He was an astute businessman, yet was most comfortable in the company of intellectuals. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Plus, of course, you need to be a profoundly astute businessman. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But he's more than the bon viveur face of the brand; he is the astute businessman who rode out the recession while avoiding discounts. Times, Sunday Times (2010) She was an astute investor, and through her investments remained wealthy for the rest of her life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Known as an astute investor and entrepreneur. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The same goes for some of the astute investors taken in by his fund's unfeasible growth. Times, Sunday Times Of course, this should create more mispriced shares and consequently opportunities for astute investors. Times, Sunday Times In one case cited, astute investors could return five times their money by 2012 without needing to go near a field. Times, Sunday Times They have the type of tactically astute manager that others are missing. Times, Sunday Times True, televised images famously don't supply the kind of information an astute manager might pick up about players by viewing them in the flesh. Times, Sunday Times He was also an astute manager. Times, Sunday Times What would an astute manager do in these circumstances? Times, Sunday Times Buying woodland is becoming an increasingly astute move for people wishing to find a haven for their cash. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It's an astute move to step back behind the camera. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This is an enjoyably silly sequel that, in an astute move, relies heavily on the physical comedy and inventive slapstick of the small yellow minions. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The author's astute observation underpins her clever, sometimes funny, sometimes poignant evocation of a coming of age. Times, Sunday Times Instead, we're given wry, knowing humor full of astute observation. Christianity Today I appreciated his astute observation, and it says so much about this movie, opening this week in limited release. Christianity Today She offers many snippets of keen and astute observation. Times, Sunday Times It's an astute observation: hard work it has certainly been. Times, Sunday Times He was a great host and raconteur and an astute observer of the political scene. Times, Sunday Times One astute observer of the financial scene told me that when the music stops, there might not be any chairs at all on which weary policymakers can rest. Times, Sunday Times And while she had no formal lessons in operatic singing, she was an astute observer and successful imitator of those who had. Times, Sunday Times You are in the company of a most astute observer, possessed of an exquisite and rare talent for observation. Globe and Mail No wonder she was such an astute observer of society. Times, Sunday Times He was a great orator, a witty leader, an astute politician and an acclaimed parliamentarian. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An excellent orator, untiring worker and astute politician, he was regularly called on to handle governmental functions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was an astute politician. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And, after this, when will there be another book, the astute reader might ask. Times, Sunday Times World-class goalkeepers are, above all, astute readers of body language. Times, Sunday Times Astute readers know that we are ahead of our time. The Times Literary Supplement There will be clues, and the more astute readers will be able to fit them together pretty quickly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most counts of these violations number them between four and six; however, up to 43 have been noted by astute readers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Firms will also need to show a more astute use of technology to speed document production and enhance a firm's overall knowledge management functions. Times, Sunday Times He was strong, determined, with astute use of the ball and commanding presence. Times, Sunday Times It was an astute use of language, designed to tip the fan away from country towards club. Times,Sunday Times During the battle there had been occasions when, with more astute use of reserves, promising positions might have been turned into decisive moves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Local government experts hailed the move as politically astute. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The politically astute know all about the importance of reputation management. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The more pertinent question is whether it would be politically astute to do so. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Has liberal views and is politically astute. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was a politically astute move: a way of keeping out of trouble at a time when the King and his heir were at odds. Malory: The Life and Times of King Arthur's Chronicler (2005) Translations: Chinese: 精明的 Japanese: 機敏な |
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